Wordiyoelect
🇬🇧 UK/ɪ'lekt/🇺🇸 US/i'lekt/
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Definitions
v.
To choose someone for a position by voting; to decide or choose to do something
选举；选择
adj.
Chosen for a position but not yet in office; selected as the best
当选的（尚未就职）；被选中的
n.
A person or group chosen or set apart, especially by God for salvation
被选中者；上帝的选民
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.elect to选择做
- 2.elected president当选总统
Example Sentences
- 1.
The committee will elect a new chairperson next month.
- 2.
The board elected a new president at the annual meeting.
- 3.
She elected to pursue a career in medicine rather than law.